Au-Pair France

The Au-Pair Program in France is one of the most beloved. Agencies normally place Au-Pairs in Paris, the Côte d'Azur Region, Bordeaux, and Corsica.

There are two ways of finding a Host Family in France. The first one is a full-service agency in your home country which will help you in your search. The staff will try to find a family for you. Some agencies charge a certain amount of money for this service. In exchange for the payment, you will receive support during the process. If your stay doesn't go like you wanted to and something goes wrong, the agency staff will help you in this situation.

A different and completely online-based way to find a Host Family is an online matching platform like AuPair.com. You can find a Host Family on your own using such a platform. The registration is fast and easy and you can get in touch with Host Families right away.

• Age: 18 – 30
• Single and with no children of your own
• Experience in Childcare
• Language: advanced French
• Driving license: not mandatory (but it's always an advantage)
• Insurance and medically fit
• Non-Smoker
• Duration of the stay: at least 6 months, ideally 9-12 months

1. Application
After sending your application, the agency will send you a confirmation e-mail. Once you have gathered all the documents, the agency will send your profile to their partner in France and start the search for a Host Family. Alternatively you can create a profile on an online matching platform like AuPair.com and start your search on your own.

2. Looking for a Host Family
The French partners will look for a family for you and send them your application! If you decide to register with an online matching platform, you can change your search criteria to find the most suitable Host Family for you.

3. Placement
If the Host Family is interested, the agency will send you their application so you can plan a video call. Discuss every important point with them and try to find an agreement! In case you are looking for a family yourself you can just make an appointment for an interview with the family and meet on Skype or through other means.

4. Visa
Be sure to apply for the Au-Pair visa in your Home Country! Do not forget to contact the Embassy!

5. Departure
Once you have found a Host Family, it's time to book the flight and get ready for a year of the French lifestyle.

If you hold a passport from any European Union member State you will not need a visa to be an Au-Pair in France. However, if your planned stay is longer than 90 days you need to make sure you register at the DIRECCTE.

If your country is not part of the European Union, you will need an Au-Pair visa. Some general requirements for this are:

• Application form
• Certificate of studies (an equivalent of High School in your country)
• The invitation letter from the Host Family
• A valid passport with at least two blank pages
• The contract signed by the candidate and the Host Family
• Insurance that protects you during your stay in France
• Motivation letter in French
• Once in France, you need to register at the local office to exchange your visa for a work permit. Do not forget to check the specific information on the official French migration website or the French Embassy in your country.

Insurance

If you are a citizen of the European Union, you can get the European Health insurance card which will grant you access to medical services. If you have a different nationality please apply for private insurance. A good option might be PROTRIP-WORLD.